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    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 2682 New Leicester Highway Leicester, NC 28748
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    Join us for a day of summer inspiration as we tour two beautiful dahlia gardens and gather for lunch, learning, and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to see midseason dahlia growth, ask questions, and learn from experienced growers and educators.

    Stop #1: Worley Flower Farm
    2682 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, NC 28748
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Tour the working flower fields of Worley Flower Farm & Market, where dahlias thrive alongside a variety of other cut flowers.

    Stop #2: Debbie McElreath’s Garden
    12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Enjoy lunch and tour Debbie’s personal dahlia beds, followed by a special educational presentation:

    Pollinator Talk
    Presented by members Ralph Harlan and Gerri Allen, this engaging 45-minute session will share essential bee facts and firsthand experience with beekeeping. Learn how pollinators like bees support a thriving dahlia garden and what it takes to care for a healthy hive.

    Important Note:
    Please bring a chair for the lunch and presentation portion at Debbie’s, as outdoor seating is not provided.

    RSVP Requested
    Let us know you’re coming so we can plan lunch accordingly!

    • Saturday, August 16, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • High Hampton Garden 1525 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717-4518
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    CDS Judges Training at High Hampton

    Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Location: High Hampton Dahlia Garden
    1525 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, NC 28717
    Lunch: Boxed lunch provided

    Important Note – Please Read Carefully

    This training is specifically for Carolinas Dahlia Society and American Dahlia Society members who are:
    • Currently working toward becoming ADS-accredited judges
    Registered to clerk or judge at the CDS Dahlia Show in Cashiers this September

    Due to limited capacity, this event is not open to the general public or casual observers. It is a focused, working session geared toward preparing for our upcoming ADS-sanctioned show.

    Event Overview

    Join us for a structured, hands-on training led by ADS Sr. Judges and experienced growers. This session will cover:
    • American Dahlia Society judging standards and classification overview
    • Identifying show-quality blooms
    • Proper staging and presentation techniques for competition

    Please bring your ADS Classification Book if you have one—we will be identifying and evaluating blooms directly in the garden.

    Registration Required

    Attendance is limited to 30 participants. Once capacity is reached, registration will close.
    All attendees must register in advance to attend.

    Register here: https://carolinasdahliasociety.wildapricot.org/event-6204026

    We look forward to a productive and engaging day as we prepare for a successful September show!

Past events

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Sierra Nevada Social - CANCELED
Saturday, May 10, 2025 Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale
Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Members Only) Tuber Prep & Sale
Saturday, March 08, 2025 Business Meeting & Tuber Exchange


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